How to Calculate How Fast a Plane’s Flying—While You’re on It
How to Calculate How Fast a Plane’s Flying—While You’re on It
When you look out of the window of a plane, everything looks so small. But they're all big enough to do some physics.
The Traditional Lecture Is Dead. I Would Know—I’m a Professor
The Traditional Lecture Is Dead. I Would Know—I’m a Professor
An awesome science show from the ’80s makes it to YouTube, and it shows just how pointless the traditional lecture is.
Want to Know How Long a Fidget Spinner Spins? Get a Laser and Some Physics
The Physics of Fidget Spinners
Fidget spinners are everywhere. How long can you make one spin? That depends on the starting speed and the angular acceleration.
This Hilarious Video’s Fake. I Can Tell From the Physics
The Hilarious ‘Dog Pulling Grandma’ Video Is Fake. I Can Tell From the Physics
A video making the rounds online shows a strong dog giving an old lady a hard pull. Let's use video analysis to see if it's real.
In Which We Literally Calculate the Power of the Force
In Which We Literally Calculate the Power of the Force
Darth Vader uses the Force to move a rebel soldier. What kind of physics power output does this motion require?